# Remove Background vs Video Background Eraser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Background Eraser at 75% against Remove Background's 16%. Video Background Eraser also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 356). Remove Background's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remove Background sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Video Background Eraser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Background Eraser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Background Eraser has 5.4K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Remove Background's written reviews are positive against 75% of Video Background Eraser's.

Remove Background ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Background Eraser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remove Background | Video Background Eraser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remove-background-ai-eraser/id1555361818/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-eraser/id1593384111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 356 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daily Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346779436) | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) |

## What reviewers say

### Remove Background

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remove-background-ai-eraser/id1555361818)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos and videos using advanced AI and manual tools. Perfect for e-commerce, social media, and creating custom GIFs and stickers.

**Highlights:** AI background removal, Magic eraser for photos and video, Pro erase tools for manual edits, Chroma Key technology, AI image recognition, Border Detection filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Background Family | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Background Family | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Remove Background Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Remove Background Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 Remove Background Credits | $39.99 | one-time |


### Video Background Eraser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-background-eraser/id1593384111)

Effortlessly remove or replace the background of any video with a single tap. No green screen required, transforming real-scene footage with virtual backgrounds. Supports transparent video output and various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** One-tap background removal, No green screen needed, 800+ background templates, Transparent MP4 output, Adjustable video positioning, Multiple resolution support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient background removal
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Variety of background options
- 🚀 Quick processing
- 👍 Works well for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Imperfect background removal
- 🐛 Cuts out parts of the subject
- 🐛 Slow upload/processing times
- 🔒 Forced to rate app to export
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during use
- Inconsistent background removal performance
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Exported videos have black backgrounds instead of transparent

**Requested features**

- Allow manual refinement of background removal
- Improve quality and accuracy of background removal
- Add more customization options
- Reduce processing times
- Remove forced rating requirement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remove Background free?

Remove Background is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Background Eraser free?

Video Background Eraser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remove Background or Video Background Eraser?

Video Background Eraser is rated higher. Remove Background averages 4.2 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Video Background Eraser averages 4.4 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Remove Background or Video Background Eraser have ads?

Neither Remove Background nor Video Background Eraser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remove Background or Video Background Eraser?

Remove Background ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Background Eraser every 4 months. Most recently, Remove Background was updated on October 27, 2026 and Video Background Eraser on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*